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Postby Remæus on Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:42 am

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/pub ... hbook.html

Random link that I Stumbled Upon today.

Additionally, I found and even more awesome guide to self publishing just now.
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Postby Spasms on Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:26 am

Love that site. One of my favorite articles on there was something to the effect of "So you wanna learn to speak with an Irish accent."
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Postby Remæus on Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:15 pm

I just added another awesome link that I found, and I hope everyone enjoys it, too.
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Postby chambers08 on Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:55 am

awesome. i bookmarked the site.
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Junko Nightfall on Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:52 pm

Thanks for the link. It's something rather resourceful indeed (I'm planning a writing career myself) :)
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Postby sketchy on Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:10 am

try lulu.com thats where i published mine.
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Sir Alban on Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:45 am

I am only 13, but am working on a book that (hopefully) will get published. I am only in the first draft, and then I will probaboly change around several chapters, rewriting some. I am going to post it on here, what I have done anyway, so you guys can suggest improvements. please be honest, cause when I am older I am probs going to be an author.

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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby ShadowWake on Tue May 20, 2008 1:58 am

Thanks, Raemus. Just finished a book I've spent 5 years writing and though I'm still editing it, I'm going to have to think about getting it sorted soon!

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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby EmberEm on Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:12 pm

Oh wow, that explains so much. Now I'm not completely lost to the ways of publishing. Much love.
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby jhsierra on Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:41 am

I published mine through http://www.booksurge.com
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby regilia on Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:52 pm

you published a book thats awesome what is it called?
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby skittis_o on Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:24 pm

you should try fanfiction.net it is where i put mine...!!!
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Nyxeth on Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:26 pm

Fanfiction.com is a story hosting site. What this topic about is getting a book published to be sold.
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby whack360 on Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:01 pm

Fanfiction.net is for weird crossovers, and the rare good story. It's normally for one shots which is one story. One chapter .
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby jakelovesyuna on Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:21 am

No, Fanfiction.net is great. I reads loads of free good stories, and the you have your own forum on their.
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Lightcaster on Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:51 pm

Oh wow this is very, very helpful. Thanks a ton for posting this up!
I have one quick question though (I know someone else asked this but I couldn't find the post)
Are all of our ideas that we use safe on RP sites?

Example: I use my book idea on a RP site, But I don't tell anyone that I'm going to turn it into a book.
Would my idea, and characters be safe on my RP site, even if I don't have a legal notice up there?
If I'm going to write a book for the future, should I consider putting up a legal notice to keep all my ideas safe?

I would hate to find out someone else stole all my characters and story ideas before my book got published...
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Matthias on Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:12 pm

It isn't likely that the people that go to your forum will be able to copy and reproduce a book from your ideas. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it knowing this fact. But if it eases your mind, then sure, add a legal notice saying, "Hey, this is my material and if I find out you've plagiarized, then I will contact proper authorities."
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby chaoticsunrise on Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:14 am

This is amazing...
I've worked on many books/stories.. None of which have actually gone anywhere or done anything, but then again I am just at the ripe age of 15. (:

That is a great resource. Danke. <3
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Leif Cauldor on Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:28 am

I have already published a book, 2008-09, I will warn anyone who has the same idea I did. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use PublishAmerica to publish your book. My first book, no matter how many positive reviews, was a disaster. If you have any questions as to why, Message me and I will tell you. I am not going to flame, just want to warn people
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Re: So You Wanna Publish A Book? ( )

Postby Leks on Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:44 pm

This was really pretty helpful. I've attempted writing before, and found that it was pretty easy and that (in my opinion) I was pretty good at it. I may just try to get a story out someday.
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